Learning Scientist III - Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

Tufts University • Medford, MA

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About The Position

The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) is a research, teaching and outreach unit within Tufts School of Engineering that advances K-College engineering education initiatives. This is a one-year limited term position with an end date of September 1, 2027. The Learning Scientist role works independently, but in close consultation and in cooperation with CEEO director to implement educational initiatives that support the Center and other SOE departments. This role leads the design and implementation of research and evaluation of SOE educational initiatives. The Learning Scientist will design and teach courses in School of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and participate in research, contributing data to publications and presentations as co-author and providing research guidance to graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.

Requirements

• PHD in Engineering Education
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering
• Teaching experience in engineering in higher education
• Expertise in MATLAB

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and leading research projects from federally funded agencies
• Experience in evaluation and data collection
• Expertise in Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Teaching two courses, typically in first-year engineering and a specified department.
• Designing, executing and supporting experiential learning and related SOE research and evaluation activities.
• Supporting CEEO initiatives as needed, which may involve service, outreach or teaching activities (courses, workshops, professional development) that advance the Center’s mission.
• Collaborating on current/future grants through participation in grant proposals, submissions, project management, data collection, data analysis, publication preparation and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree